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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1908

Page

2

Fort Wayne Journal and New York Merchants Clash Over Bills

The Fort Wayne Journal reports the New York Merchants Association opposes the Aldrich financial bill in Congress. New York University announces a practical advertising course with lectures by prominent advertisers and publishers. Dr. H W Wiley testifies on poisons in foods and medicines, noting kidney excretion and urging caution with preservative substances. He discusses sulphur dioxide fruit drying methods and salt curing as a whitening and drying agent.

Merchants’ Association of New York Hey Aldrich Financial Besh School of Commerce, Account Andinance New York University Hes R University H.W. Wiler Government Pireau Department of Agriculturs Bureau Wiley

Trusts and the Cost of Living in 1907 and 1937

A historical discussion notes living costs rising sharply from 1907 to 1937 under protective tariffs. It claims the Dingley Act boosted duties, reducing foreign competition and fostering domestic trusts while increasing prices for necessities. The piece highlights tariff shelter and numerous trusts formed since the act.

Weing Snio Ced Uils Afl Det

Shall Women Propose? Demands on Marriage Reform

Minnesota congressman J Adam Bedal argues women should be free to propose marriage as divorce rates rise he claims the social order will improve if women select partners. He cites long marriage history and “the fall of women” as reasons for reform.

J. Adam Bede Minnesota con_ grensman Tts Mr. Bedal

Fragmented thoughts on courtship and social norms

A jumble of 19th century voice debates whether men or women should propose in love and marriage. The speaker questions penalties for rejected suitors, the role of social pressure, and whether women may legally or socially defend against advances. References to consequences and seams of tradition appear throughout.

Political talk in Columbia City on employment and nominations

The Columbia City Post reports Mayor Moser addressing Idle Reckineries on Fort Wayne Hill on Wednesday evening. He urges workers to seek jobs now rather than theories as the Republican district convention nears a resolutions vote declaring the panic over and job openings available. Candidates circled include Cortellus Gearin for county treasurer and City Clerk Frank Youngovan slated for a ticket place.

Columbia City Post Fort Warne Moser Hosey Afferims Cortelus Gearin Traster Warne Township Frank Joungovan Wdungovan

Fire Gutts a Three Story Beyer Building in Waterloo

Waterloo February 6 a three story brick building erected by Dever Bros a noted produce dealer was gutted by fire around 6 30 p m Flames roared from a window and despite a strong fire department effort the blaze consumed the structure and its contents estimated between eighteen and twenty thousand dollars with no insurance The loss included a carload of butter eggs and poultry which were destroyed and the flames threatened nearby properties before finally being confined to the Dover building area.

Journal-Gazette Waterloo, Inc Dever Bros Ue Mine Dover Russell Hall

Paul Shamhart Has Chance For Life After Accident

The eight year old son of Rev W P Shamhart was knocked down and run over by a Broadway car. He is reported improving slightly and remains under medical care. Doctors have not issued a definite statement on his condition. The boy remembers the accident and was near his mother at the time. The father hopes for full recovery despite the serious hedging of the event.

Pay W. P. Shamhart Shumiart Jase Shambert Betora Paul Lia Bey Shwinhart Hines Westlon

Lester Rowland Returns Home From Hospital

Lester Rowland comes home after multiple operations and treatment. He was transported by train for care near his home and is under supervision of Rev. C. A. Spitler, with plans for a return to his residence in the local parish.

Ind Musa Wielowe C. AL Spitler Tits Howe

May Soon Free Thaw May Soon Free Thaw

Hospital authorities may recommend Harry K Thaw’s release without legal proceedings after a 30 day period if judged sane. Doctors at Matteawan describe him as a model prisoner though observers note ongoing friction among his counsel and a lack of frequent family visits.

Matteawan Harry K Uraw Branford White Britton B. Gyans A. Russell Peabody Lamb Evana Tig Thaw Ts Mylum Evelyn Nesbit Thi Feme Motteawan

Feud Chief Shot Dead in Jackson Feud Violence

A Jackson feud between the Hargis and Cockrill families escalated with the fatal shooting of Ben Hargis and later murders connected to the long running conflict. The report details key figures Judge James Hargis, Jim Cockrill, and attorney Jamies Marcum, plus a dramatic coffin purchase for Judge Hargis.

James Alex Elbert Cockrills Hargises Ben Hargis James Hergis Cockrill Pays Jackson Cockrill Gox Dr. Cox John Smith John Almer Hargis Jim Corkrill Lesington Téegis Iarcum Ile Sus Tilking Cartain Ewen Rane Marcum Frrom Curt Jatt Tort White Penitentiae Hils Anil

Mote in Our Brothers Eye Editorial Banquet in Indianapolis

Indiana editorial meeting with about 200 members and wives debated campaign strategies. National Chairman Taggart urged aggressiveness, honesty, and unity to place Indiana in the Democratic column in November.

Indianapolis Fey Indiana Democratic A. B. Crampton Delphi Democratic Emtorial Association Thomas Taggart National Democratic Committee OW. H. O'Brien State Committee Dewswazers Detademirie Party Indiana Royse J ©. Purcell Barnhert Republican Party Alscredite? Ust Rawelye Democratic Party Casary Gnanlahyrenie Bryan Roosevelt

Earlham First in Oratory Contest in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on February 6, students and friends from seven Indiana colleges attended Caleb Milly hall to hear speakers on democracy religion and peace. Walter Bay led Earlham to first place with "The Individual and the Party" followed by Chester Tuscott of DePauw and Joseph T. Rosle of Notre Dame in second and third respectively.

Indianapolis Indiana Walker BR. Milex Arbam Modern Five Walter H. Linn Webasi Walter Bay Harnam Chester Tuscott DePauw Seph T. Rosle Notre Dame

Local Lodge Of Knights Of Pythias Goes To City

Members of the local lodge accompanied by about seventeen members of the Tlunctihutten mintermert rank marched Rows Cale finn street yesterday and took the train for Columbia City where the Fifth district meeting was held yesterday. The Hintinghin band accompanied them during the journey and the event.

Tin Lacal Lodge Knigh Pythigs Tlunctihutten Mintermert Rank Cale Finn Street Naanco Cue Pannsylvania Depot Chlumbia City Hell Accongemien Ervnights

Aldrich Embraces Roosevelt Message in Republican Shift

A Washington dispatch reports Senator Aldrich wavered toward Roosevelt after reading the president’s message. Party leaders weigh backing Roosevelt’s platform over Taft, with some viewing the note as a turning point shaping a progressive conservative blend. Letters and wires pour to the White House and Capitol as lawmakers gauge public sentiment.

Aldrich Bryan Roosevelt Repubblican House Senator Aldrich H. Taft Taft Rhoinle Island Deep Sea Taft Isler Cannon Payne Dailzell Sherman Hepburn White House Capitol

Will Wonders Never Cease Temedy Sale At Fort Wayne

Crowds gathered at a drug store in Fort Wayne to buy the Temedy after a large sale at the Temedy col Cindial. The paper notes many residents credited Root Salee with cures from taking two bottles, reporting broad health excitement in every city where the remedy ran.

Ft. Wayne

PROWLERS TRY DOOR OF RESIDENCE INDIANA ORCHARD AD

Eros Mr. Alert Titlick of Cantrall writes about stomach trouble and relief after using Reed dulee tonic. He reports improved appetite and digestion after trying the product, describes a troublesome incident with intruders, and mentions purchasing at a drug co distributor in Fort Wayne.

Eros Alert Titlick Cantrall. 7 Laporte Ind Innwler Dort Wayne Dreg Co

Sought and Found Death in Front of Train

Journal Gazette want ads fragment notes death in front of train. A terse item mentions a wanted ad inquiry and a brief reference to the publication. No further details are readable in the supplied text.

Journal Gazette

Republican Candidates Vie for Iowa Governorship Nomination

In Des Moines on February 6, Anther Carroll announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He is the second candidate in the field, with Gar Warrey Guest already declaring. Carroll represents the less reformist wing while Guest appeals to the progressive elements within the party.

Des Moines In Fed. 6 Anther Carroll Secund Deut Warrey Guest Gurst Carroll

Fragmented political speech on reaction and accountability

The text notes Republicans facing a platform of change while Democrats bear partial responsibility. It references recent House speeches and public reaction in Washington, arguing readers realize reactionary thought is past and blame shifts to the people who backed such rhetoric.

House of Representatives Wesshington

Ordnance Board Plans Airship Purchases Delayed

Washington February 6 The ordnance and fortifications board reviewed forty one bids for supplying heavier-than-air craft for the army but many were ruled informal or impracticable. The board recommended to the secretary of war an allotment of funds to cover expenses while final conclusions are kept confidential.

Washington Ordnance and Fortifications Oke Rial Watt

Michigan Grand Jury Ordered to Investigate Three State Officers

A Michigan grand jury was ordered this afternoon to examine three state matters. The charges involve former state treasurer Frank P. Glazier, who resigned while under investigation, and allegations of attempted influence on legislative actions and a proposal affecting the state prison system.

Michigan

Saginaw Senator Election Probe Notes Improper Means

A year ago Arthur Hill of Saginaw faced allegations of improper means to influence a United States senator election. Judge Wiest declared the jury should consider the best interests and warned of further matters to be presented later.

United States Arthur Hill Saginaw Judge Wiest Thing Ami

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